Lyric to the vetQuestion:In about a half hour, I'm heading to the vet for an appointment I made this morning. I am worried about Lyric. He is too skinny and he isn't very interested in eating. He never was one of those food obsessed dogs and kind of picked at his food. But lately, he's really not eating enough. I put goodies on and he does eat those but tries to avoid the kibble and just get the chicken or whatever I stick in there. He doesn't like raw eggs, so I cook one up about every other day. I tried chicken broth...doesn't make much difference. Maybe he just got sick of his food. But anyhow....even if I try another food, in the meantime I want him to see the vet, perhaps get a blood work up. I just hope the vet doesn't tell me to feed him Science Diet. Maybe I'll get some canned food and see if mixing that in doesn't help. I don't want to over do the added meat without bones as I think that can throw things out of whack. But maybe I should add a little at every meal? I wish Mordy were here. I wonder if he's getting some horrilbe illness like cancer. He is playful and all that, doesn't act sick. But I just can't get him to gain weight. His pelvic bones (?) are showing a little and his head seems sunken in on either side of that big bone on top of his head. His ribs aren't showing much. Well, I'll report back later after the appointment. Answer: Oh, poor boy! I hope he fattens up a little...maybe switching food would work. What's he on now? Answer: He's on NB venison/brown rice...on account of everything else gave him very loose stools....I might try again the Canidae. Maybe he's over that now that he's older. Well, off I go. Thanks Zoom for your nice reply. I'll let you know. Answer: Good luck at the vet appointment. Hopefully something as simple as a food change will help him put on some weight. Answer: Has he ever done this before? My dobe can be really picky eating and there have been a couple times i've hand fed him. It seems if it is to hot or too cold or he was out to much or not enough he won't want to eat. I hear other people mention it sometmes on the dobe forums to. I hope its just dobe stubborness and not something serious. Answer: I hope he checks out with a clean bill of health at the vet appointment today... let us know how it goes. Speaking of Mordy.... where has she been, I haven't seen a post by her in ages. Answer: Awww, not Lyric! I hope everything is okay. I wonder what's up... Answer: I probably came on to this late....I hope we hear back soon... pacing..waiting..pacing some more......:( Answer: I hope that everything goes well at the vets :( Answer: I hope everything is ok with Lyric.....keep us posted Answer: Well, Dober? Find out anything? Answer: How was the visit? I hope everyhing is, or will be, ok with Lyric. You are in my thoughts. Answer: Keeping you and Lyric in my thoughts and hoping for the best. Answer: pRAYING FOR YOU AND LYRIC. IF NOTHING SHOWS UP, TRY TIMBERWOLF. Answer: Anxious to know too !! Answer: I hope all went well at the vets, let us know :( Answer: Just checking in again...hope everythings OK.:( Answer: I hope it's nothing. (and that you update us soon!) FWIW Sammy has sort of gone off his food when he's been fed the same thing for more than a few months and he keeps himself very thin- I hope that's all it is. Adding some good quality canned might perk his interest. Answer: Keeping Lyric in my thoughts too! I hope every went well at the appt. :) Answer: Thanks everyone for your good vibes. Well....this vet (the darling new one that I told you about before) said that his body condition looked OK, but his muscles on either side of that big, prominant bone Dobermans have on top of their heads look rather sunken in, which I did notice, but not as much as I noticed his cheeks, just lately reeeeeelly looking sunken in, wasting away. I thought his little bones toward his rear were a little boney, but his ribs don't show. The vet asked me if he has difficulty chewing and I had to think for a minute. It's really not that noticeable, but come to think of it, he doesn't look all that comfortable. It's one of those things you can't quite put your finger on until someone points it out....that subtle. He asked if he acted sick or different and I told him "no." And he does eat if it's something soft, like last night.....some pork roast or little bits of things. His teeth are fine. So....then he proceeded to tell me about some rather rare thing which some dogs get, including Standard Poodles (I think he meant Standards...maybe he meant any size) and I forget what he called it. But the muscles on top of the head on either side of that bone and the muscles in the cheeks are what works the jaws. They can get inflamed (no infection)....just for some reason inflamed. So, he put him on prednisone for 7 days and I should feed him soft food; water or broth to soften his kibble and I'm giving him canned. In 7 days he goes back to be re-checked. He said he wasn't sure but since he's not acting sick or weak, he'll hold off on the blood tests. He said, he could do blood tests, but let's wait and see. (honest) But if it is that thing, it is controlable. Lyric was a little nervous at first but not bad. The vet squatted down and talked to him and gave him treats and asked him to shake hands. He got such a kick out of him shaking hands. LOL. He opened the door and called to the assistant to come and see this. Then he asked Lyric to shake hands again. The vet was dumb struck. :D And the girl was going to give him a cookie and he automatically sat and then cocked his head and raised his paw for a shake. The vet thought he was so cute and said that he could tell that this was one loved dog. He said "he is a delightful dog." Well......let me tell you. He is a delightful vet. I'm glad I at least put on a little make-up, not much, just a tad and some lip stick. So, I get to go back in 7 days. Then maybe something is wrong with Jose...I think his teeth might need to be checked and cleaned too like Chulita's did. And then there's always Toker. Something might need to be done with her. LOL.:lol-sign: Thanks you guys! :) Answer: Hmmmmm... I hope Lyric will be fine... Sounds like that vet is being "sought" after. :D As always I wish you the Best! Answer: Whew...I'm so relieved for you. You must have been so proud of your Lyric. What a good boy. I'm going to google the condition that you described. I hope that Lyrics feeling better on the meds...I think...or does that mean he'll need more meds if it is that disorder.. Anyway, I'm so glad that he's OK. I'm sure he'll enjoy the extra attention and new menu additions. Yes, I was going to say that Jose's gums looked...well..like they may need to be checked.;) OK, so I've never seen her gums but I'm guessing.;) Oh, and Chulita should probably go in too...about a week or so later. Then yes, you don't want Toker to feel left out. Just to be sure, why don't you make her feel extra special and have that cute Vet do a home visit.:p Answer: Well I hope the prednisone does the trick. All fingers and paws crossed here. Perhaps this nice vet deserves a home cooked meal at your place as a thank you for such excellent care :D Mordy is doing personal diet and health consulations at a very reasonable rate. If he still isn't quite right or you do want to consider a diet change that's a route I would certainly consider. Answer: its called masticatory myositis, and i hope lyric recovers quickly! Answer: Thanks you guys... What a riot you are. This vet may be married for all I know. I am half joking, you know. I'm too shy anyhow. So, moving on...eh-hem. I am still worried about Lyric. The vet isn't positive even if this is what it is, but he seemed like this was the first step to check out. I don't even know if it's something where he'd need that prednisone too much or not. Gawd! I hope not. Doc....btw...Jose is a boy. Unfortunately, I don't have a deal on my keyboard to make the little accent that should go above the e. So, it looks like it could be something like Josie, but it's the Spanish (Mexican) way of saying Joe. LOL. I suppose I could use this little thing: Jose` It's tiny. Can you even see it? And it's a little too far over. Hmmmmm. LOL. Wow....thanks for Googling Colleen. How kind of you. Don't spend too much time. I can always call the vet and speak to him....even if vicariously through the receptionist.:lol-sign: Thank you for all of your nice, supportive replies. I do love this dog painfully. And it means a lot that you all know the feeling. Answer: its called masticatory myositis, and i hope lyric recovers quickly! Oh thanks Doberkim. You came just in the knick of time. We posted at the same time so I just now saw yours. Is it something that tends to relapse. I really didn't ask much because he's not even positive and he made me feel like it wasn't a huge big deal. What do you know about it? Will he have to take too much of that prednizone if it is that? What else might it be, or does my description pretty much only fit that dx? Thanks a million for your input. Answer: This vet may be married for all I know. What, you didn't check?;) Ask Lyric; if he was busy shaking hands, he may have noticed if there was a ring. If this is the issue, it's good to hear it is managable. Hopefully everything will right itself soon. Answer: Doc....btw...Jose is a boy. Unfortunately, I don't have a deal on my keyboard to make the little accent that should go above the e. So, it looks like it could be something like Josie, but it's the Spanish (Mexican) way of saying Joe. LOL. I suppose I could use this little thing: Jose` It's tiny. Can you even see it? And it's a little too far over. Hmmmmm. LOL. Oops, I know I've made that mistake with him before too.:o Give him a little slug in the shoulder for me and tell him I'm sorry. He really is so handsome he's pretty....but don't tell him that. What about this...Jose'...I know it's not the right ticky thingy but it works too..:D I hope that what ever is going on with Lyric that it's not anything serious and it clears up quickly. I know he's your heart. Answer: I was going to ask if this oh-so-sweet vet was single. ;) I hope Lyric recovers quickly. Poor boy! Answer: Great news !! Prednisone is a great drug if not abused . I've had various dogs on it for various reasons . It's a damned if you do/ damned if you dont drug . Answer: Thanks Doc! I like that thingy better than my thingy. I wonder if I can get into the habit of striking that key after I type Jose'. I did it! I too hope that this isn't some ongoing thing. I'll have to check that out. Like you said Grammy, predisone is a wonderful drug, but it can also be a dangerous thing if over used. Rd..I am so unobservant, it's not even funny. I wasn't thinking about the vet really in that way when I was watching Lyric and so worried about him. But even the ring idea...he might not wear it at work. I'd have to look for a tell tale sign....a little indentation in his finger or a tan line, which is unlikely this time of year here. Plus....I really don't even want to get mixed up with anyone right now anyhow. I've been free for the past 6 months and I'm enjoying it to tell you the truth. LOL. It's just fun to joke about it. He is my heart Doc (edit to explain.....Lyric is my heart dog Doc2little, not.... he....(the vet) is my heart Doc):lol-sign: ......and I too hope this isn't something which causes him a lot of trouble. His face does look a little weird and it's strange that I noticed it, but I didn't notice it. Does that make a lot of sense or what? It's like my subconscious noticed it but it didn't quite register. It just wasn't terribly obvious. I think it's been in the last two or three weeks, I guess that something has been nagging at me and yesterday I finally thought, "something is just not right." I thought he was getting thin, but his body condition did not concern the vet. He has lost weight though. When I took Chuli in a few weeks ago, and brought him along, he was 83 or 84 Lbs. Now he's 80. He has weighed 90-95 and at one point he got a little chubby and was 113. So, 80 for him (he's a big boy) seems a little light to me. But I suppose it's better to be lean as long as his ribs aren't showing. I'll try to get a good picture of him in some good light. It's hard to get a good picture of a black dog. You don't see shadows of contours. Anyhow, thank you for your good wishes and support for my Leeery boy. LOL. That's his nickname...or one of them. Answer: Oh, Dober.. I hope it all gets worked out. My thoughts are with you and yours. Answer: Thank you Buddy'sParents. I think it will get worked out. He's scarfing down his food now. Not only is it softened with warm water and chicken broth, but also a whole can of food all mixed in along with his pills. Thanks again. I'll let you know what 7 days brings us in the way of improvement or not. Answer: wow...good to know Lyric is eating good again. I'd never imagined anything like that (which is why I love to learn new things on this forum) soooo hoping he is just fine. as for that vet.....wear that lipstick again. hehehehe Answer: Well, after reading up on this condition, it looks more serious than the impression I got from the vet. (Of course, this is the preliminary diagnosis. He probably didn't want to jump to conclusions, but by the way Lyric looks, it sure looks like this is indeed what it probably is) He said it's controllable. Well, yeah.....with Prednisone and other stuff. So, if he can still open his jaws to eat, he'll have to have that **** probably a lot of it, which will probably end up wrecking his liver or something. It really looks awful and I'm kicking myself for not noticing sooner....before the muscles became so atrophied. Why didn't I notice better?:confused: I think I must have thought he was just getting a little skinny. But yet, his body really isn't very skinny. You should read this link because it mentions some breeds which are more apt to get this. And if you're aware of this disease (I had never heard of it) you might notice sooner and if it's caught sooner, the prognosis is better. It's just so dang subtle at first. I'm quite upset about my Lyric. He was, however, last night chomping away on his Kong. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_masticatory_myositis.html Answer: wow...scarey to say the least. so Dober...does the vet think taking prednisone for a week would make it easier to determine if this is the problem? or did he do the testing, and you'll get results next visit? how will he determine if he needs continued prednisone, maybe long-term? sorry..too many questions I know. I just hope beyond hope Lyric is ok, and that it was just an inflammation. don't get upset with yourself...that article mentioned it could come on suddenly. it is difficult to notice a slight change...nobody would notice that early. ((((HUGS)))) you DID get him to the vet quickly, so don't worry yet. Answer: The vet didn't do any blood tests yet, but said that we'll try the prednisone for a while first. He did not say conclusively that this is what it is, but strongly suspected it because of those atrophied looking muscles and the lack of any signs of other problems. He did not say that he'd know better after the week of prednisone and he didn't say he wouldn't know better. So I'm not sure. I think he wants to get the inflamation down so Lyric will be more comfortable. However, it looks like the muscles are already atrophied and I don't know that that will improve. It appears that the immune system "thinks" that those muscles are foreign material and need attacking. (I guess.....sort of like an antibody-antigen reaction) (That's me surmising, not what the article exactly says) The prednisone and other drugs mentioned are not only an anti-inflamatory, but an immune supressor. Along with supressing the immune system from attacking so badly the muscles comes other potential problems. He will be drinking and peeing excessively and will be prone to bladder infections which need to be screened for. And with a supressed immune system, I would think he'd be more vulnerable to other diseases. The whole thing sucks. I don't know how he'll determine if he needs long term therapy, probably by seeing if he can open his jaws wide comfortably or how he looks. There is a specific antibody which shows up in the blood test or muscle biopsy. According to the article in the link, once the muscles are so bad, it's more likely to recur when meds are stopped. Sometimes there is little response to the meds and sometimes it helps. They just called and left a message asking how he's doing. So, I'll call back but that call is just routine I think. How would I know how he's doing? He is able to eat his semi softened kibble (it doesn't soften up too well) and his canned. Thank you for your kind support. I do wish I had noticed more significance to his not eating well. If he had been a more food obsessed dog, I might have. But he has never been overly gusto about his food. I think what happens is that it is gradual, but until the dog is noticeably uncomfortable eating and the hollowing out starts, you don't see it. I would say that it's been maybe two weeks that we started seeing his face as weird looking....skinny. The vet did see him when I took Chuli in for a dental exam and he noticed the hollowing out on the top of his head, but not the cheeks. He thought he was a little too thin. And then when I just took him, he noticed it being more pronounced plus the cheeks caving in. And the eating I noticed....about a week ago where he really wasn't eating much. And that was quite sudden. He was eating 4 cups a day for about a week, up from 3 cups and then it dropped off to picking at his food. That's when I called for an appointment. He actually lost another 3 or 4 LBS since a few weeks ago when he went in with Chuli. And he had been eating better except for that last week or so. He also hasn't been getting quite the exercise the past couple of weeks that is normal for him and the weight loss could be general muscle loss. However, again, his body really isn't skinny. That part of him, the vet said looked fine. Thanks so much for your kindness. I'll call them and we'll see what will happen on Monday, what his ideas are. I am so worried and bummed. Thanks for being there. (((hugs))) Answer: the jaw thing is something i have had for a third of my life. Poor dear Lyric. That just sucks big time. I couldn't open my mouth at all or talk so i bet i know how he feels. Prednisone is so scary too. I had no idea until recently what your immune system fights off. I hope the answer is a simple one. Tell him Smkie says she is awful sorry. Nutrigel is expensive but it would be something he could get all the neccessities with without aggrivating. YOu could just squeeze some in for him and he would get those good calories. Answer: Oh, Smkie, you had that very thing? How dreadful. Lyric can open his mouth still and eat. He was even chomping with force his Kong last night. With this, it may or may not cause discomfort but it can be difficult to work the jaws. It doesn't seem that it has advanced to that point and if controlled with Prednisone or like drugs, it may not advance further. But it is scary how it supresses the immune system.....good in the way that his jaw muscles won't be further destroyed but not good in that he may be more vulnerable to other things. This is all my own "theory." I haven't yet talked about it with the vet. So, we'll see on Monday. Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. I am glad too that you are OK. Not being able to talk would really suck! I had a skin graft done once on my gums and the oral surgeon said, "For 3 days DO NOT TALK." That was the longest 3 days in my life. LOL. Answer: Awww give lots of (((((((((((HUGS)))))))) to Lyric from me. I hope he recovers quickly :). Answer: My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dober. Answer: I haven't been on here much in the last few days, but I have been thinking about Lyric and reading about Masticatory Myositis. I'm surprised that I've never heard of it before either. It does sound like it can be very easy to miss. With Lyric not being a paricularly big food hound to begin with, and with his body weight remaining quite good, it would be even more difficult to detect. You must not beat yourself up about not noticing something that sounds like it often presents itself in very subtle ways. No dog is more loved or better cared for than your Lyric. (((((((hugs))))))) I'm sure you're very anxious for Monday and to get some definitive diagnosis. I'm glad that Lyric was enjoying chomping on his Kong last night and that his jaw is so mobile, that's promising. I'll be anxiously waiting right along with you for his results and hoping and praying that this is a temporary blip in your long and healthy life together. Hang in there Doberluv..:( ...more (((((((hugs))))))) Answer: Sniff, sniff Doc. I am all tearing up now because I don't think this is good. First of all, it looks like the vet shouldn't have given steroids until a dx was conclusive because it can interfer with the test results and at the bottom of this other link, it says that the number one cause of less than optimum improvement is incorrect treatment. There are some very specific steps to take, the order in which to take them, dosages and with the biopsy, to be careful not to get the wrong muscle because that one is not effected.... etc. So, I am thinking I need to ask him to read this, but I don't want to insult him by distrusting his methods. So, how do I do that? I like the vet, but now I'm wondering if he's that up on this disease. You can see pictures of a dog with it, but it's not that easily seen. This could take time to read and I know you're busy so don't feel like you are obliged to read it, but I'll stick it here anyhow. Thank you for such kind words about me not beating myself up. I'm not too much, just a little. But you're right. I do love this dog very much and I hate to think what's down the road. But gosh....everyone practically goes through one thing or another with their dogs. It's nothing new. Here's this other link which is really interesting and detailed. I think it's meant for vets to read. http://medicine.ucsd.edu/vet_neuromuscular/cases/1999/may99.html Answer: Carrie You're very tactful and polite. You can tell the vet what you've read and what your concerns areabout treatment etc. If he's a decent guy he'll take it in stride and should be very comfortable with people asking hard questions, becoming knowledgeable on the condition and advocating for their pet- just like you would with physicians in the human patients and their physicians. I think it's a very fair question to ask if you should be taking Lyric to a different / more specialised vet or one more familiar with this condition for the biopsy and treatment etc I haven't checked out the link yet. Will do when I get some free time. I'm glad Lyric seems to be doing better. Answer: You know Lyric best Carrie, go with your gut instincts. You have a great deal of knowledge not only about your specific dog but dogs in general. If your vet's ego can't see that and they are so easily offended, you need to find another vet. I've had my vet call me for my opinion on other cases, usually nutrition. It happens rarely, but it has happened. Again, you know him best, and go with what you feel is best in any given situation. You really can't go wrong. Answer: I too think that you should absolutely talk to your Vet about what you've learned while researching this disease. If nothing else, his reaction will tell you for sure if he's the right Vet for your precious Lyric. I have to tell you Doberluv, I punish myself a lot over the fact that I was too timid with my Vet to say what I should have said, what I wanted to say, the night that Rosie died. If I could relive one day, change one thing in this life, I think that would be it. I really wanted my deaf and blind dog to be given a sedative prior to an anal gland proceedure. I was too chicken to ask for it. I thought I'd be stepping on toes or looked at as if I were nuts..so I said nothing. Rosie died that night after suffering a horrible seisure from the stress of the proceedure and then going into cardiac arrest in my arms just 8 hours later. I will never again bite my tongue or hold my questions or concerns with a Vet. I'll always be tactful and respectful in how I say things but never again silent. The story, which I hadn't intended on writing in this post, is just to tell you that I think that you need to share your valuable thoughts with your Vet. I know that I would have had more years with Rosie and I regret every day that I was too affraid to speak up. If he's a good Vet., he'll appreciate the input and move forward in the right direction. If he's not, he'll let your questions offend him and show you that you need to find someone more experienced with this disease. I just really feel for you. Whenever I read about another dog on Chaz going through a challenge, I look at my 5 and just know what the owner is going through. I know you do the same. I'm going to read the article that you posted now..be back in a bit. ...And, I'll be stroking the universe for any favors and good vibes to be sent your way.. Answer: Dober ... I feel for you . (( Hugs )) .....I really don't feel on top of things as to medical advice .... but with all my many dogs , I've lost them to many things . All different ..... so each post triggers something in my mind . I never had any with MMM. Good luck ! Answer: Thank you so much Sam, Novel, Buddy'sparents, Dr2little, Grammy... and everyone else for your wonderful advice and encouragement. I will talk to the vet and ask him what he thinks about this article. You're absolutely right about asking questions and I'm going to take this printout of that link with me and highlight the areas that I wonder about. Dr2little. That is the saddest story....your poor Rosie. That had to just kill you. Are you sure that's what killed her? The stress? It could be that something else was going on coincidentally. (?) I am so sorry that you had that happen. Gawd...why do dogs have to live such short lives and get so many crappy health problems. It's that dang genetic drift I tell you. I'm getting a little buzzed from drinking two glasses of wine. Can you believe it? Two glasses. I hardly ever have a drop. Eh-hem..unless I go karaokeing...then just 2-3 beers. So if I tart pselling weerd, doan mine me. Answer: Thank you so much Sam, Novel, Buddy'sparents, Dr2little, Grammy... and everyone else for your wonderful advice and encouragement. I will talk to the vet and ask him what he thinks about this article. You're absolutely right about asking questions and I'm going to take this printout of that link with me and highlight the areas that I wonder about. Dr2little. That is the saddest story....your poor Rosie. That had to just kill you. Are you sure that's what killed her? The stress? It could be that something else was going on coincidentally. (?) I am so sorry that you had that happen. Gawd...why do dogs have to live such short lives and get so many crappy health problems. It's that dang genetic drift I tell you. I'm getting a little buzzed from drinking two glasses of wine. Can you believe it? Two glasses. I hardly ever have a drop. Eh-hem..unless I go karaokeing...then just 2-3 beers. So if I tart pselling weerd, doan mine me. I'm glad you're going to take the article with you and ask your questions. Maybe a few glasses of wine and a ride to the Vet for you and Lyric....liquid courage, not enough so you forget your questions or put your pants on backwards..shoes on the wrong feet is also a dead giveaway..;) I wish that I wasn't so certain that Rosie wouldn't have died that night had things been done differently. It wasn't the Vets fault either, she did what she had to do but oh how I wish I'd spoken up. I knew that Rosie had stress seizures, I had vallium at home to give rectally if they got too bad or lasted too long. She didn't think of it either at the time but I did and didn't feel right asking. Because they were predictable, we were able to avoid seizure meds as long as we also avoided any avoidable stress. Even taking her to the groomer became impossible because without fail, she'd have a seizure a few hours later. Anyway, I learned a valuable lesson that night and made the decision that from then on, I'd ask anything, suggest what I thought valuable and have no more regret...especially where my family is concerned. Lyric's lucky to have you and I know that whatever it is, and I'm praying for something minor and treatable, he'll get the best of care. ....:( Now I want wine too...;) Answer: I'm so lucky to have a Clinic who now knows me . I was with my first Clinic in Muncie for over 40 years and dreaded a change when I moved here . Luckily , through EliN , I found the same type of 1950s established Clinic . They have seen me through IB, Bubba and Chip . So devoted to their clients . None are unwilling to go to the end with me . One vet was even interested in a question I proposed from Chaz ..... She checked out the site and called me the next day . Lurkers : Find a GOOD vet and stick with them !! They have to know you and know your dog !! When I took Chip in because he didn't want his supper and I didn't like his eyes , they took me seriously . I had to have him pts 2 days later . Answer: I'm glad you're going to take the article with you and ask your questions. Maybe a few glasses of wine and a ride to the Vet for you and Lyric....liquid courage, not enough so you forget your questions or put your pants on backwards..shoes on the wrong feet is also a dead giveaway.. LOL. Can you imagine me....at 1:00 in the afternoon showing up blitzed at the vet office after driving the 30 mile, icey highway which is about the most dangerous place because of so many deer and moose jumping out all the time? LOL. I can just see me whining to the vet in a slurring, southern drawl how I think he's got it all wrong and he needs to do it this way? LOL. Well, that was a rare sounding condition that Rosie had. What a difficult thing for you to have gone through. I'm just so sorry. Grammy, that was very astute of you to notice that about your dog. It's true what you say about finding a good vet and sticking to him. I had a wonderful vet when I first lived here and he retired, then another one who I liked pretty well and he went out of business. Then I tried another one and he showed little interest in my dogs or me. I think he was just shy but he really didn't appeal to me. So, now I'm trying this one and the jury is still out. I do like him from a personal standpoint.....very nice with the dogs, gentle, good hands. ROFLOL. Thanks you guys! You're special. P.S....just wanted to mention....I don't have a southern drawl. :D Answer: I just read about Lyric and want to send out my prayers to both of you. I truly hope that you can find something that will help Lyric and make his life a good one. Answer: Thank you so much Barb. That is very nice to say. I think he'll be OK. Answer: So sorry to hear about Lyric though I know he's in good hands with a great caring owner. My thoughts are with you that he'll mend very soon. Answer: aww, I am soo sorry! I just hope its not what Sugar had when she got put down, cause that sounds exactly like Sugar's problem, she didn't eat, no matter what I put out, she wouldn't eat, she wanted to eat, she just wouldn't or couldn't, she was hurting too much.... :( But, I wish you much luck, and Lyric is in great hands! we all know he is in great hands though, and he will get past this! |
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